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outface

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out·face  (out-fs)
tr.v. out·faced, out·fac·ing, out·fac·es
1. To overcome with a bold or self-assured look; stare down.
2. To defy or resist.
outface [ˌaʊtˈfeɪs]
vb (tr)
1. to face or stare down
2. to confront boldly or defiantly
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.outface - overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring; "He simply stared down his opponent"
outstare, stare down
gaze, stare - look at with fixed eyes; "The students stared at the teacher with amazement"
Translations
outface [aʊtˈfeɪs] VT → desafiar


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